Olomouc, Czech Republic
MASTER CLASS MIKADO – Autumn & Winter 2026
October 12–13, 2026
Language: Slovak
Price: €570 excluding VAT
Language: Slovak
WHAT TO EXPECT
The second stage of the year-long Master Class MIKADO program focuses on funeral, autumn, Advent, and Christmas floristry. The key to the entire workshop is the connection of the MIKADO construction technique with the contemporary direction of Sticky Floristry.
This two-day intensive course is intended for professional florists who want to refine their technical knowledge, understand next-generation ecological methods, and expand their portfolio with highly crafted autumn and winter products. The workshop is not intended for beginners.
WHO THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR
The workshop is intended for:
– professional florists
– flower shop owners
– studios
– creators looking for new professional tools
– florists interested in foam-free ecological solutions
– those who want to develop construction techniques and a seasonal portfolio
MAIN BENEFITS
The workshop develops:
– modern ecological methods without floral foam
– micro-mechanics and structural elements of Sticky Floristry
– construction skills for wreaths, decorations, and winter products
– economic thinking when working with autumn and winter materials
Participants will learn to work with:
– commercial seasonal products
– funeral compositions
– Advent and Christmas arrangements
– large winter installations
CORE PROGRAM
DAY 1 – THEORY & WORKING WITH NATURAL MATERIALS
MIKADO Technique + Sticky Floristry + autumn botanical material
The tutor will demonstrate:
– casket decoration
– funeral wreath
– funeral bouquet
– autumn table decoration
– autumn door wreath
During the demonstrations, participants will become familiar with combined MIKADO methods and the micro-mechanics of Sticky Floristry – using natural tension, supports, fibrous surfaces, and self-supporting botanical joints.
Students will create:
– funeral wreath
– All Souls' Day arrangement
All design work is done with sustainably sourced materials: fresh, dried, and preserved, with a focus on working without synthetic foams and plastic elements.
DAY 2 – LARGE CONSTRUCTIONS & SPATIAL FLORISTRY
Winter creations – architecture from natural supports – foam-free
The tutor will demonstrate:
– Advent wreath
– Advent candle centerpiece
– Christmas window tree
– Christmas door wreath
Emphasis is placed on ecological, strong, and reusable construction systems. The MIKADO technique creates the structural lines, while Sticky Floristry provides detailed stabilization through micro-supports.
Students will create:
– Advent wreath
– Christmas window tree
Each arrangement is based on the theme of sustainability:
– working with recycled natural materials
– transforming dried leftovers into full-value decoration
– using preserved structures
– creating without plastics and chemical fixing materials
PURPOSE AND GOAL OF THE WORKSHOP
The goal of this stage is to teach florists how to work professionally with autumn and winter materials so that the designs are ecological, technically solid, aesthetically clean, and economically efficient. Participants will learn stable constructions, seasonal adaptation of materials, and systems that can be adjusted, replenished, and put back into circulation with minimal cost.
CAPACITY
Workshop for a maximum of 22 participants – intensive professional training.
ABOUT THE TUTOR – RÓBERT BARTOLEN
Róbert Bartolen is a Slovak florist who has been working professionally for more than 21 years.
He is originally from Slovakia, but he teaches and creates all around the world.
He has worked as a tutor and creator in:
– Chile
– Costa Rica
– Guatemala
– El Salvador
– Spain
– and many other countries
He is currently shaping a new stage of global floristry – Sticky Floristry, which connects modern technologies, sustainability, and a futuristic visual language.
He focuses on using local natural resources and linking them with new technologies, technical constructions, and experimental creation.
Among his recent major projects are:
– A unique spring scene at Flora Olomouc 2024
– The art-floristry project VYRAJA (2024)
Róbert leads professional courses, exhibitions, workshops, and projects on a world-class level and actively helps florists grow and connect aesthetics with sustainability.
PRE-REGISTRATION – RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE WORKSHOP
PRE-REGISTRATION — RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT
"MASTER CLASS MIKADO – AUTUMN & WINTER 2026"
Olomouc, Czech Republic
October 12–13, 2026
Payment Options
The workshop price is €570 excluding VAT. Participants can choose one of the following payment options:
They can pay the full amount in a single payment after their registration is confirmed, or they can use the pre-registration option with a non-refundable registration fee of €150, with the remaining balance due no later than one month before the start of the workshop. A third option is to split the payment into the registration fee and two subsequent installments, which must all be fully paid no later than one month before the workshop; for this option, an additional handling fee of €30 is added to the workshop price to cover transaction taxes and administrative processing of payments.
During pre-registration, the participant fills out a form, provides their details, and chooses a payment option. Based on the submitted form, we will then send all further information, including payment instructions and due dates, by email.